Cambridge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Davenport Car Manufactory
Photographed By Roger W. Sinnott, November 19, 2011
1. Davenport Car Manufactory Marker
Site of the factory of Charles Davenport
Pioneer of railroad car development
Builder of carriages and stages
1832 – 1857
Erected by Cambridge Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 42° 21.782′ N, 71° 5.714′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Osborne Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 Main Street, Cambridge MA 02139, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Long-Distance Phone Call (here, next to this marker); 'The Area 4 Story' (approx. ¼ mile away); William Wells Brown (approx. 0.3 miles away); Francis P. Soucie Square (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lunsford Lane (approx. 0.4 miles away); J. Milton Clarke 1820 - 1902 / Lewis Clarke 1818 - 1897 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Danny Lewin (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Past, Present, Future" (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.
Also see . . . Railroad history site. A detailed account of Charles
this page online
Photographed By Roger W. Sinnott, November 19, 2011
2. Davenport Building
The blue marker is on the corner of the building, between the first and second floor windows.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2011, by Roger W. Sinnott of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2011, by Roger W. Sinnott of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
